Relationship Anarchy rejects rules and expectations in how we relate to each other. It’s mentioned more and more in the media, but what is it exactly? In this lively conversation, therapist Nicole Thompson explains that while RA can turn our relationships on their heads, it can also bring freedom. 

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In this episode:

• Therapist and podcaster Nicole Thompson 
• Host, sex educator, and energy worker Karen Yates 
• Relationship Anarchy Manifesto
• Relationship Smorgasbord 

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